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Samra is a talented calligraphy artist from Abbottabad, Pakistan. Her artworks depict a perfect harmony between nature and calligraphy. Different mediums allow her to express different ideas. The continuity of the letters in her artworks demonstrate a perfect rhythm that exists in traditional calligraphy blended with letters that a broken, distorted , reformed and recreated . The vibrancy of the colors on the surface blend with the calligraphy in perfect harmony and by looking at her artworks one can almost listen to the words

Noreen’s artworks are inspired by the Arabic Language. Her “Alif” series artworks highlight the importance of Alif, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, concept of oneness, the first existence, the beginning of all things and is symbolic of God’s absolute oneness. The shape of Alif resembles the numeral 1 reinforcing the concept of God’s unity and the concept of ‘the one’. Noreen uses letters from the Arabic alphabet in abstract form and each of her series isolates and highlights one particular alphabet.

A self-taught artist Shafique Rana started painting at the age of 9. He explored different techniques and art forms using oil , watercolor, charcoal and palate knife . His love for calligraphy and historical monuments is currently showcased in his artworks.

Ali Abbas is a leading master in watercolor. He has won several awards worldwide and has participated in several juries and workshops. Watercolor as a medium is difficult to work with but Ali Abbas’s artworks, each a masterpiece, exhibit the artist’s ease and confidence. Each of his artworks are intensely detailed capturing the viewers attention.